About this project

CineSkates Camera Sliders

$486,518

pledged of $20,000 goal

2,019

backers

Update 3:The CineSkates Kickstarter project has come to a close, and the support from our backers has been amazing. We are working to get all the CineSkates sent out quickly, and we are now taking pre-orders on the Cinetics web site:store.cinetics.com

Update 2: By popular demand, we added a new reward level for a ready-to-go CineSkates System for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S! This reward includes CineSkates, the GorillaPod Focus tripod, the GorillaPod BH1 Ballhead, andThe Glif iPhone mount... one of our favorite Kickstarter projects!

Update 1: Wow! We reached the funding goal incredibly fast! We have plenty of CineSkates available though. You can still get in on the discounted Kickstarter pricing by becoming a backer! Every pledge is beyond helpful; thank you!

Thanks for checking out
my Kickstarter project! Watch the video, become a backer and spread the word! Message me on Twitter or Facebook if you have any feedback or questions. Thanks! Justin

What
are CineSkates?CineSkates™ are a set of three
wheels that quickly attach to a tripod and enable fluid, rolling video in an
ultra-portable package. Watch the video to see what they are capable of...
CineSkates were used to film it!

CineSkates work specifically with the GorillaPod
Focus tripod. A ballhead is also required... most small, strong ballheads
will work great. Fortunately, JOBY, the maker of GorillaPod Focus and
BallHead X has agreed to include their products in the CineSkates System at a generous price!

What rewards are available?You can get any reward shown in the table below by pledging the appropriate amount. We will send out a survey when the project completes to verify the reward you selected and gather your address.

What's the money for?Backers of this project will be helping to create the first production run of CineSkates. Your pledges will enable me to move forward with orders for each of the 44 different parts in CineSkates and to continue building portable gear for filmmakers. Backers pledge to pay for their selected reward only if we meet the funding goal of $20,000. I'm grateful for every $1 pledged!

When will rewards ship?Update 10/12: We have all the CineSkates in our garage in final stages of assembly, and we're waiting on the cases to arrive. They are coming in next week, and we'll start getting boxes out the door as fast as we can after that. We plan to have everything shipped by the end of October.

What
makes CineSkates so cool?CineSkates can produce shots that have previously been impossible or only possible with bulky and expensive equipment. Here are a few:

How
do you use them?You'll be able to figure
them out in no time... just line up the wheels and roll! But, like your camera,
CineSkates have a learning curve. So, there will be a "How to use
CineSkates" video, and I'll send the video link out to all project
backers. I can't wait to see how you use them!

Will
there be future CineSkates products?You know it! I designed
CineSkates in two parts with a proprietary quick connection called cinetics
connect™. This connection enables easy expansion to other tripods. It also enables other
attachments, like robotic wheels, to be attachable to GorillaPod Focus and other tripods. Send me a Twitter or Facebook message if you have an idea for the cinetics connect™ platform!

What
is Cinetics?Cinetics is the company I
started to sell CineSkates. It's just me and some friends that have volunteered
tons of time toward the company, but we're hoping Kickstarter can help us take
the company to the next level! Cinetics is based in Austin, Texas.

What
is the Cinetics Lens Cloth?The Cinetics Lens Cloth is a useful reward for people that back at lower levels. The micro-fiber cloth quickly wraps up into a neoprene pouch that clips onto your camera. They work great for glasses and computer screens too. They turned out pretty slick!

Are CineSkates patented?CineSkates have been patent pending since shortly after being invented in early 2011. The patent also covers other systems and methods for adapting camera mounting devices. Cinetics reserves the rights to the Cinetics and CineSkates names and the Cinetics logo.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $150 or more
About $150

You'll get a set of CineSkates! CineSkates, a case, and a Cinetics lens cloth are all included. Retail price will be around $200. Remember, both a GorillaPod Focus tripod and a ballhead are required and are NOT included at the $150 reward level. Add $20 for shipping outside the US. Want to order multiple items? Want the GorillaPod but not the ballhead? See the FAQ. Thank you for backing CineSkates!

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $275 or more
About $275

You'll get the complete CineSkates System! This includes everything above plus a GorillaPod Focus tripod and a GorillaPod BallHead X. The retail price will be around $350. Add $20 for shipping outside the US. Thank you for backing CineSkates!

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $275 or more
About $275

A new reward for the final days! You'll get the CineSkates System for iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S! This includes CineSkates, the GorillaPod Focus tripod, the GorillaPod Ballhead BH1, and The Glif iPhone mount. Add $20 for shipping outside the US. Thank you for backing CineSkates!

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $325 or more
About $325

The first 100 CineSkates Systems sent out by September 14th! I paid for this lot early, so they'll be available before the others. Add $20 for shipping outside of the US. Thank you for backing CineSkates!! P.S. The "Estimated Delivery Date" below had to be set to after the project end date, these rewards will ship in September.